Thursday, October 21, 2021

ITGA Today: Growing and Essential

ITGA is a nonprofit association dedicated to college campus and community interests in 41 states, Canada and the UK. Benefits of membership include an annual conference, networking and professional advice, regional gatherings and collective problem solving. We offer a discounted rate for the first year of membership. Interested in learning more? Contact Susan@itga.org.

Register for Oct. Webinars/Events

ITGA is rapidly growing and so are the opportunities to engage with ITGA.

Small Towns/Small Colleges Affinity Group

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 3:00 pm (EDT)

New Survey Ranks Utah Locals' Relationships with College Students

Nearly 3,500 locals living near colleges were asked to rank their relationship with college students on a scale of 1-10 (1 being the worst). Locals in Utah ranked their relationships with students 7 out of 10, which was higher than the national average 6 out of 10.

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Mayor Speaks Out Following Violent Weekend

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said it's been a very emotional few days since the two shootings that happened during the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff homecoming weekend. Going forward, the city will be more vigilant with safety concerns.

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College Townsto Sue over 2020 Census Results

Some college towns plan to challenge the results of the 2020 census, claiming they were shortchanged because the pandemic forced students to leave campuses and complaining that the undercount could cost them federal money and prestige.

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Holiday Safety on Campus, Halloween Edition

Do you ever wonder what Loyola University Chicago communicates to their students about partying? The picture to the right is one of six images that are posted all over campus and promoted on all electric channels. Click here to see all messages.

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Limiting COVID-19 On College Campuses

Recently published research by SUNY Geneseo biologist professor reveals the most effective non-pharmaceutical measures that can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 on residential college campuses. His work reveals patterns unique to college campuses.

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